Includes model range, engines, transmissions, safety equipment, crash testing, features and updates. New 2021 vauxhall astra to get coupe look and vxr model. Used 2018 vauxhall astra vxr for sale in peterborough, cambridgeshire, includes premium sound system, cruise control, parking sensors, rear wiper and more all our showrooms are now closed until further notice in line with government legislation. Jan 30, 2014 its called the astra vxr extreme, and is not a friendly astra you can take to the garden centre, but one that would very much like to drive through the garden centre and set it on fire.
Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. Now ive always been led to believe that the astra vxr isnt as good as focus strenaultsport megane r26 etc etc but i. The screen at the top of the centre stack is very sharp and bright. A gripping ride in hot astra vxr more than any other country in europe, the uk loves hot hatches. From what i can see, they look similar to the air bags from all other astra h models, so can i get one from a non vxr and swap it straight over. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Does anybody know where to buy a replacement drivers side airbag for recaro seats. Since my initial purchase i have had the front and rear discs replaced under. With one of the normal astra s three silencers removed, the vxr really crackles, but to be honest, its the handling thats the most impressive, combining incredible feedback to the driver with the grip youd expect from a small sports car, never mind something that is just as good for a supermarket shopping trip as it is for taking the. The turbocharged newcomer goes on sale this month, and is. Hated the astra and thought the corsa was better, although could have done with a little. Depends on your reasoning for upgrading to the vxr.
What else for the new one then, than to respond to rivals increasing power outputs with yet more thrust channelled through its chewed. Id rent the megane, if it were available, or buy it as a third car i dont think id own it as a daily driver. Read owner ratings to find out what vauxhall astra vxr 2005 2. Holden brings opel astra vxr, gtc and cascada to australia. If you have found a fault on the site, have an idea to improve it or simply want to give some constructive feedback, please feel free to add a thread in here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. I have an opel astra gtc sport not a vxr opc its a great daily driver. So im in the lucky position of looking for another daily. The downside to this enthusiastic streak is that it can be a demanding car to drive quickly, due to the torque steer and sharp turbocharger response. Havent had a car since my fiesta st as ive been working way but im back in ni starting a new job so the hunt for another hot hatch began.
Btw, id get the cupra if available here, after that the performance package gti, after that the r. Vxr is the racing brand of vauxhall and you can buy corsa, meriva, astra and vectra variants along with their unique muscle car the vxr8 very desirable if you ask me. The vxr badge is only applied to cars that take performance and driver appeal to new extremes, with a chassis that can excite and stimulate on the daily drive to work, not just on track days. May 25, 2016 given that vauxhallopel have switched plans with the up and coming corsa f and plan to build it off the psa platform for the 208, is it safe to say we are very unlikely to see the planned gsi and vxr models for the astra k. These include standard allround performance with comfort, sport stiffer chassis, improved agility and more direct. The astras vxrs ride and handling are probably its finest assets. The video isnt the best as it wasnt fixed properly, it was loose on the head rest but its mainly the sound you want to hear it pops and bangs almost every time i let off the throttle its so. Vauxhall astra vxr 2006 forza motorsport wiki fandom. Jul 07, 2012 a gripping ride in hot astra vxr more than any other country in europe, the uk loves hot hatches. The only difference in the opels to the holdens is the radio, you dont get bluetooth audio streaming. Used 2018 vauxhall astra vxr for sale sw car supermarket. The vxr is enormous fun around town, and easily fills the dailydrive role. Volker strycek, the head of vxr product development and a former race driver, made it clear about what his team wanted to achieve with this astra vxr.
Ford focus st v vauxhall astra vxr evo track battle. Find amazing local prices on astra vxr for sale in devon shop hasslefree with gumtree. Now, theres the new insignia and it of course also receives the vxr treatment. We have a wide range of used vehicle spares in our shop. Vauxhall astra j vxr arden blue 36,500miles will rise slightly as being used daily hpi clear full service history mot till september 2020 just serviced by warren at wg motorworks navi 650 aero kit full leather recaro seats xenon headlights new. Hated the astra and thought the corsa was better, although could have done with a. Lowest daily increase in victims for almost two weeks but cases are up.
Jul 27, 20 read owner ratings to find out what vauxhall astra vxr 2005 2. Vauxhall engaged lotus to tailor the astra s suspension and steering so all this energy can flow to the road, and in this the vxr differs from the mainlandeurope opel astra opc. I had a panda 100hp with suspension made from granite but still racked up 60k miles in it over 3 years as a daily driver. Explore 1,563 listings for astra vxr van for sale at best prices. Astra vxr daily drive pov passenger ride loud exhaust duration. Vauxhalls volcanic astra vxr has hit the road, and auto express was first behind the wheel. Mk5 vauxhall astra vxr drivers sunglasses holder in good used condition. Came across this 2007 corsa vxr by chance, last owner had it stored for the last 6 months so i chanced my arm and made him an offer and thankfully he was. Find amazing local prices on astra vxr for sale shop hasslefree with gumtree. When vauxhall launched the astra vxr in 2005, it delivered the most power of any of its peers.
On paper the astra vxr certainly has all the right ingredients to make an excellent hot hatch, and when the driver is in the mood it can deliver a great deal of excitement. Are you the worlds fastest vxr driver will you risk cutting corners to save those extra seconds in this high octane racing game you have been challenged to beat a cpu or human opponent in order to register your fastest laps from seven tireshredding tracks if the accumulative total of your seven fastest laps is faster than any other drivers you. Safety wise the astra vxr gets six airbags, antilock brakes, daytime running lights, speed limiter, rear parking sensors, electronic stability and traction control systems, brake fade assist, cornering brake control and hill start assist. As far as the vauxhall astra vxr opel astra opc is concerned, harris found the 275 horse295 lbft. It is identifiable not by its common theme of focused, highrevving pace, startlingly.
Dec 29, 2008 thorney motorsport have a long history of tuning vauxhalls, and now they unveil their latest work the vauxhall astra vxr s and astra vxr r. Despite rolling on 22540 r18 tyres it deals with crests and dips well, with excellent body control. Ford focus st top, holden astra vxr bottom honestly, both of these cars pull like a train down low and scream happily out past 6000rpm until youre bouncing off the rev limiter. Came across this 2007 corsa vxr by chance, last owner had it stored for the last 6 months so i chanced my arm and made him an offer and thankfully he was more than happy to let it go. Launched at the same time as a new corsa vxr r and vxr s, the modified cars feature various upgrades to squeeze even more performance out of the 2. Astra vxr is a true sports hatch with daily versatility. At the same time, it is still comfortable enough just to use as a daily driver. Astra h sri daily drive with vxr decat exhaust pops and bangs. The vauxhall astra vxr has always been a bit of an animal. The astra gtc vxr is probably one of the best looking cars on the road today. Its called the astra vxr extreme, and is not a friendly astra you can take to the garden centre, but one that would very much like to drive through the garden centre and set it on fire. We wanted something a bit sporty but at the same time be a useful size for a daily driver. With the astra vxr, vauxhall has succeeded in adding enough technical wizardry to create a drivers dream, not a death trap vauxhall astra vxr this hot hatch deserves all the attention it gets.
I took the opportunity to get her opinion on this weeks motor, the new astra vxr. Vauxhall sent the astra vxr to lotus for ukspecific suspension tuning so the vauxhall differs from opels hpc in this respect. Were not just talking about appreciating performance and practicality either. Thorney motorsport vauxhall astra vxr s and vxr r driving. The car you see here, the vauxhall gtc vxr, is fairly typical fare for the unusual vxr performance subbrand. However, that never quite seemed to be enough to convince car journos that it was the pick of the crop at that time, yet it didnt stop enthusiasts falling for the vxrs charms. Oct 05, 2012 vauxhall astra vxr is a price fighter. The astra is very good, but id prefer the brz as a daily driver and as a fun car even though its not as fast.
Vauxhall also hopes this generation of astra vxr will become the bestselling model in the vxr range. Eightway adjustable driver seat with power lumbar control. Holdens also didnt have the option of the xenonafl headlights. The takata drivers airbag in these vehicles contained propellant wafers that could absorb moisture over time. Buy vauxhall antitheft car alarms and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Overall, if you push the vxr hard, it responds as you would hope with the poise and confidence to deliver a thrilling drive when you want it. Thorney motorsport have a long history of tuning vauxhalls, and now they unveil their latest work the vauxhall astra vxr s and astra vxr r. This car is a perfect daily driver being diesel, automatic, cheap to run and insure. Holden astra vxr top, ford focus st bottom the fords clothlined leatherbolstered recaros hug you like a bear ontrack, but theyre a little narrow for larger drivers. John simister lights the blue touchpaper and tries to remain in.
Drove mainly astra and corsa vxrs around brands and then thruxton a few years ago for 12 day sessions. Its gearbox, clutch, throttle and suspension are all tuned for a sporty drive, but unless presented with substantial potholes or particularly tall speed humps, theres no real trouble pottering about in. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Used astra vxr for sale in devon used cars gumtree. The astra vxr certainly has all the right ingredients to make an excellent hot hatch, and when the driver is in the mood it can deliver a great deal of entertainment.
This is a used item so please expect some signs of wear. In august 2018, a recall was issued for 201417 model year holden astra vxr vehicles. What really lets the astra down as a daily driver though, is its infotainment setup. If its just for the more power then of course you arent mad, i have one and its a daily driver in and around town, i get about 20mpg. The key to its versatility is the flexride tuning system which allows drivers to choose from three preconfigured ride settings according to their environment. The astra you see on this page, is the latest astra vxr, which is fairly typical fare for the unusual vxr performance subbrand. The flipside to the cars wild streak is that it can be a demanding car to drive quickly, simply due to the vast amount of power on tap. I think both can easily be true and it comes down to what youll accept. Drive pits vauxhall astra vxr against ford focus st. Vauxhall astra vxr the new vauxhall astra is such a hot hatch that it comes with a fiendish device to hyperactivate its accelerator. Sure, in a few tangible and measurable ways its rivals like the golf r have an upper hand, but theres a certain appeal to the astra vxr that were sure. An impromptu visit to bunnings saw the little astras boot swallow four 15l tins of paint with heaps of room to spare. In the event of a collision which triggered the drivers airbag, excessive internal pressure could cause the metal airbag inflator housing to explode. Astra vxr stage 3 for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for astra vxr stage 3 for sale.
Please message before pressing but it now astra vxr mk5 stainless steel engine covers have some light marks on could do with a good polish up to make them sparkle uk mainland posting only. Explore 534 listings for astra vxr engine for sale at best prices. Oct 28, 2012 daily edition subscribe for a free trial. The big question this week is so mega it will make you realise just how good a car ive been driving.
Mk5 astra vxr drivers sunglasses glasses holder torque. Designed and tuned in the uk, astra vxr has been created with the needs of british buyers firmly in mind. The 2006 vauxhall astra vxr is a fwd hot hatch by vauxhall featured in all xbox 360 motorsport titles and in forza motorsport 7. Astra vxr reports and write ups astra owners network. Dec 07, 2015 havent had a car since my fiesta st as ive been working way but im back in ni starting a new job so the hunt for another hot hatch began.